PlainZIP

Sarasota, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34233

Sarasota County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,653
1,045/sq mi
$75,394
Median income
$411,600
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Sarasota pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
1,045
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34233 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34233 (Sarasota, FL) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 350.2 in 2023 to 359.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 34233 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, home to 16,653 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 1,045 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,394 (2% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,535. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.5%. Median home value is $411,600 (10% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,907; 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sarasota County, so 34233 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Top industries in ZIP 34233

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sarasota, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34233.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 34233, Sarasota, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,653

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

1,045

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34233?

52.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

16.9%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 1.9%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,394

Median Household Income

-2% vs state ZIP avg

$49,535

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,595

Total Housing Units

8,599

Occupied Units

996

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$411,600

Median Home Value

+10% vs state ZIP avg

$1,907

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

359

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+259%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34233 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 221
2021 +17.7% 260
2022 +31.6% 342
2023 +2.3% 350
2024 +2.6% 359

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,129 business establishments in ZIP 34233, employing approximately 11,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $604,374,000.

1,129

Businesses

11,528

Employees

$604.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 198 17.5%
Construction 154 13.6%
Retail trade 144 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 134 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 102 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 92 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 59 5.2%
Finance and insurance 57 5.0%
Wholesale trade 26 2.3%
Manufacturing 25 2.2%
Educational services 19 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 1.5%
Information 9 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 34233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34233 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 34233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 34233 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
34232 Sarasota, FL 30,969 2.9 mi
34238 Sarasota, FL 17,500 3.7 mi
34231 Sarasota, FL 30,268 2.9 mi
34239 Sarasota, FL 15,038 3.5 mi
34235 Sarasota, FL 13,640 5.8 mi
34242 Sarasota, FL 8,865 4.4 mi
34237 Sarasota, FL 16,304 4.5 mi
34229 Osprey, FL 7,192 6.4 mi
34201 Bradenton, FL 3,682 8.2 mi
34236 Sarasota, FL 12,394 5.9 mi

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34233, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).

Similar population

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,653 here; floor ≥1,000).

44030 · Conneaut, OH 16,652 90245 · El Segundo, CA 16,654 63601 · Park Hills, MO 16,656 76015 · Arlington, TX 16,658

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

18507 · Moosic, PA $75,395 16860 · Munson, PA $75,393 81323 · Dolores, CO $75,393 37023 · Big Rock, TN $75,391

More ZIP Codes in Sarasota County

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Venice, FL
Pop: 33,001
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Sarasota, FL
Pop: 30,969
34231 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 30,268
34287 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 23,859
34234 standard
Sarasota, FL
Pop: 19,788
34286 standard
North Port, FL
Pop: 17,970

Related Areas

Sarasota County Sarasota, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34233 in? ▼
ZIP code 34233 (Sarasota) is located in Sarasota County, Florida. Sarasota County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sarasota-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34233? ▼
ZIP code 34233 in Sarasota, FL has a population of 16,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34233? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34233 is $75,394, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34233? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34233 is $411,600, which is 48% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34233? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34233 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34233? ▼
ZIP code 34233 has 1,129 business establishments employing approximately 11,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34233? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34233 are: Health care and social assistance (198), Construction (154), Retail trade (144). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34233? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34233 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34233? ▼
In ZIP code 34233, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 34233? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34233 is 21.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34233? ▼
In ZIP code 34233, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34233? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34233 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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